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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH1
  • Successor is Panasonic GH3
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GH2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and GH2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was launched 9 years later than the GH2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z7 II scores versus the GH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic GH2

 Z7 II GH2 
IntroducedOctober 2020March 2011More recent by 117 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Nikon Z7 II

 GH2 Z7 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GH2

 Z7 II GH2 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II has got physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic GH2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the GH2.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and GH2 is 61 and 70 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and GH2.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will produce more detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Portrait photography camera
88
has manual focus
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
70
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography details
Panasonic GH2 Street photography details
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography advice
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
46
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (330 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography features
72
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count amazing (46MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
low battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography info
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (330 shots)
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic GH2
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2011-03-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 493 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.60 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 442g (0.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 655
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $2,997 $1,000